Two point charges attract each other with an electric force of magnitude F. If one of the charges is reduced to 1/3 of its original value and the distance between the particles is double, what is the result of the magnitude of the electric force between these? a) 1 / 12 ? b) 1 / 3 ? c) 1 / 6 ? d) 3 / 4 ? e) 3 / 2 F

Two point charges attract each other with an electric force of magnitude F. If one of the charges is reduced to 1/3 of its original value and the distance between the particles is double, what is the result of the magnitude of the electric force between these? a) 1 / 12 ? b) 1 / 3 ? c) 1 / 6 ? d) 3 / 4 ? e) 3 / 2 F